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K500 HSV

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

Red Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,845 mi
Last recorded66,845 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK500 HSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 66,845 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 66,314 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 64,712 miles

Rear Differential has minor oil leak

Pass 8 May 2018 59,144 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 54,990 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 54,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2017 54,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 51,661 miles

front tyres worn inner edge (outside measured area)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 49,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing on edges (outside of measured area)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 46,857 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 37,354 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 28,009 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 23,695 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 23,689 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Due to tyre wear advise 4 wheel alignment to check suspension and steering geometry

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge advise replacement

How Reliable is the Vauxhall VXR8?

Based on 9,079 MOT tests across 659 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
3,311
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
659
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 148
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 69
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 50
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 49
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K500 HSV is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in Red with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 56,586 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall VXR8 fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K500 HSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall VXR8 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Vauxhall VXR8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K500 HSV registered?

K500 HSV is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 22 July 2008.

Is K500 HSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K500 HSV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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